Firefighters Revive Hammond Downtown | Chicago News

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Hammond firefighters are transforming a century-old NIPSCO substation into a vibrant downtown hub—complete with restaurant, lounge, and rooftop dining—to revitalize the area and draw crowds, especially as a new stadium and South Shore Line station rise nearby. As a nonprofit, all profits will reinvest in the property or community projects, with the lounge aiming to open by year’s end. This bold move shows first responders stepping into builders’ roles to shape Hammond’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…